In-Demand Skills in Canada
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in Canada. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 703,232 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Health Care
58,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,836 - 24,356CAD/yr
Compliance
57,545 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,092 - 21,075CAD/yr
Mentoring
34,450 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,887 - 19,877CAD/yr
AI
34,337 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,326 - 141,726CAD/yr
Presentations
28,056 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,599 - 24,153CAD/yr
Time Management
27,751 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,513 - 24,138CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
26,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,223 - 17,584CAD/yr
Colleges Universities
26,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,263 - 46,219CAD/yr
Professional Development
25,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,647 - 23,370CAD/yr
Dentistry
25,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,971 - 31,026CAD/yr
Life Insurance
24,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,403 - 22,661CAD/yr
Diversity
22,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,644 - 34,564CAD/yr
Troubleshooting
22,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,164 - 18,133CAD/yr
Vision Care
20,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,106 - 17,219CAD/yr
Cyber Intelligence
20,827 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,759 - 24,135CAD/yr
Competencies
19,650 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,160 - 24,768CAD/yr
Audits
19,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,175 - 267,233CAD/yr
Communication
18,767 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,336 - 109,282CAD/yr
Project Management
18,715 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,808 - 24,744CAD/yr
Criminal Records
18,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,914 - 40,060CAD/yr
Quality Control
17,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,654 - 14,546CAD/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
17,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,333 - 16,724CAD/yr
Job Posting
17,296 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,085 - 31,254CAD/yr
Kitchen Dining
17,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,827 - 16,472CAD/yr
Disabilities Ada
16,966 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,716 - 35,285CAD/yr
Data Analytics
16,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,816 - 22,369CAD/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,493 - 95,860CAD/yr
Cover Letters
16,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,408 - 48,747CAD/yr
Employee Assistance
15,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,008 - 19,540CAD/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in Canada for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.